Elijah Craig Toasted Barrel Bourbon

Great smoky depth in flavor

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wasn’t a fan at first but after letting it sit a bit, tasted like French toast but like the waffle crisp cereal version.. which i love. Enjoyed it, glad i have it, but probably would choose the barrel proof for $10 more at this price point

Way better than distiller rating, drinks hotter than 94 proof but in a good way. Very flavorful, think the s’mores description is pretty accurate. Has gotten better every time I’ve tried over last 4 days. Think this is good addition to line up, a toasted barrel proof or something 100+ would be killer, that’s my only complaint is 94 proof is a bit low at this price point. Still a good buy and one you definitely need to try.

Nose: heavy caramel. Burnt chocolate and brownies. Some type of tangy note I can’t figure out. Palate: very smooth and oily. Lots of spice to it as well. The caramel from the nose does not transfer to the palate. Flavor reminds me a lot of woodford double oaked. It’s good but not amazing to me. Finish: oaky finish with some spice. Overall: a lot different than the small batch or any of their other offerings. It’s above average but I wouldn’t need backups I don’t think. Sort of similar to Michters toasted sour too.

I’m starting to lose faith in distillers “Tasting Notes” and ratings. Their assessment of this bourbon couldn’t be more off-base. There is hardly any spice, no cinnamon notes at all, and it is far from harsh. The nose and the palate are pretty consistent with each other, think graham cracker, marshmallow, sweet syrup. Finish isn’t anything crazy but there is a bit of baking spice and chocolate on the back palate. Very enjoyable, glad I have a couple of backup’s!